Posts tagged "Estate Planning"

On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC posted in Estate Planning on Saturday, July 21, 2018.

When people want to talk about their wills and trusts, they tend to turn to their spouses, friends, executors and attorneys. However, one potential group that people tend to put off discussing the estate with is their heirs, more specifically their children.

On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC posted in Estate Planning on Thursday, July 19, 2018.

Is it impolite to turn down a gift? Do a search of this question online and you'll find that opinions differ. Some observers say you should always accept with gratitude. Others suggest you factor in the intention behind the gift, or consider what negative implications the gift might hold for the recipient.

On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC posted in Estate Planning on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.

We have noted often over the years that one of the biggest mistakes anyone makes regarding estate planning is failing to keep the living documents up to date. Every time we experience a life change, whether it be a marriage, divorce, death of a child, or some other divergence from the normal flow of things, updating the plan becomes a priority. Too often it doesn't even make it onto the radar and what results is unwanted pain and expense down the road.

On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC posted in Estate Planning on Friday, July 13, 2018.

There's a notable quote that goes, "No parent should have to bury a child." As the original source of that phrase also said, it's unnatural. The notion makes sense. The normal cycle of life calls for those of the older generations to pass before those in the younger, and most of the time that's how things work.

On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC posted in Estate Planning on Thursday, July 5, 2018.

One of the most common questions that estate planning attorneys address in the initial stages of the process deals with identifying an executor or executors. These are the individuals who are named in your plan as having the responsibility of and authority for clearing up any of your outstanding financial obligations after your death and distributing assets according to your wishes. Failing to name an executor means one will be appointed by the court.

On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC posted in Estate Planning on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.

Perhaps the most important tip in response to the question posed in the title of this post is: Create one. It is unfortunate, but too many people make the mistake of thinking they don't need an estate plan.

On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC posted in Estate Planning on Tuesday, March 28, 2017.

It can be confusing to think about wills, trusts, health care directives and powers of attorney, but it is important to consider estate planning sooner rather than later. Do it for your family instead of leaving the state a portion of your estate when you die. Here are five common misunderstandings about estate planning to help you see the value in having a plan for your assets.

On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC posted in Estate Planning on Thursday, February 23, 2017.

Many people in Brooklyn do not give much consideration to who they choose to act as their estate executors. They choose family members and friends because they do not believe they will ever need them to fulfill those roles, and they are not aware of what is involved. Executor designations are not decisions that should be made lightly. It is important for you to choose someone you know and believe will act in good faith on your behalf. Here are some things you should consider when choosing an executor for your estate.

On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC posted in Estate Administration on Tuesday, January 31, 2017.

It is no surprise that the cost of caring for ourselves and our loved ones as we age is expensive. We expect there to be certain costs tied to nursing care, medical care and other needs as we age. We plan, we save and we do our best to make the right choices for our family's future financial stability.

On behalf of Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law, PLLC posted in Estate Planning on Thursday, December 29, 2016.

While an estate plan is important for parents, people without children might find an estate plan even more essential. If you do not have any kids then the result of your savings, house and wellbeing is up in the air without a written plan.

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